The Landscape Will lithium mining dry up the West?
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Mar 13, 2024 A team of reporters investigates the impact of lithium mining on Western water supply, highlighting Nevada's water sourcing challenges. They uncover misleading water use measurements by mining firms and advocate for federal guidelines to protect communities and ecosystems. The podcast also discusses the significance of investigative journalism and positive water conservation news in Arizona.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Challenges and Investigations in Lithium Mining
01:52 • 16min
Challenges of Water Sourcing in Nevada Lithium Mining Projects
18:09 • 14min
Exploring Misleading Water Use Measurements in Mining Operations
31:56 • 2min
Investigative Reporting on Lithium Mining
33:53 • 9min
The Importance of Investigative Journalism and Challenges in the News Industry
42:59 • 3min
Water Conservation Victories in Arizona and Implications of Unregulated Groundwater Extraction
45:59 • 2min